The Pre-Health RX

Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office, University of Maryland

The Pre-Health RX helps you explore health care fields. Whether you’re thinking medical school, dental school, Pre-PA, exploring Occupational Therapy, or any other healthcare field, we have you covered. A podcast from the Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office at the University of Maryland.

  1. Mar 23

    All About Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine

    We chat with Dr. Aaron George, Associate Dean of Clinical Education at Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine in Hagerstown, MD.   We chat about our partnership and their mission as Maryland’s newest medical school.   Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.   The UMD-Mertius School of Osteopathic Medicine Pathways Program Information is available here: https://prehealth.umd.edu/explore-careers/medicine   KEY TOPICS:   Medicine Pre-Med Osteopathic Medicine   #PreMed

    32 min

  2. Feb 17

    Emory's Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Program with Dr. Katie Monroe

    In this episode, we talk to Dr Katie Monroe, MMSc, PhD/AA-C, Academic Program Director of the Anesthesiologist Assistant program at Emory University. We talk about what makes a strong candidate for admissions, the dynamic role of the Anesthesiologist Assistant, and a bit on the future outlook for the profession.   Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.   KEY TOPICS: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Programs   #PreMed #PreHealth

    29 min

  3. 12/11/2025

    Finding Your Passion & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Divine Enyi

    How do you overcome imposter syndrome as a pre-med? Are you doing activities to check a box, or are they things you're passionate about?   We talk with Divine Enyi, a Senior Neuroscience and Chemistry major at the University of Maryland, about her path as a pre-med. Divine is a Senior Student Ambassador with our office.   Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.   Key Topics:   Pre-Med Imposter Syndrome Advocacy

    30 min

  4. 08/07/2025

    Where Can Pharmacy School Take You?

    Where can a career in Pharmacy take you, and what is the importance of being curious as that career unfolds? Listen to this discussion with Dr. Mojdeh Heavner about her career in Pharmacy - from residency at Yale New Haven hospital to her current role at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Dr. Mojdeh Heavner is Assistant Dean for Experiential Learning, Professor of Critical Care, and Pharamacotherapy Residency Program Coordinator at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, and a Terp alum (B.S., '04, Biological Sciences with specialization in Physiology & Neurobiology). Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.   KEY TOPICS: Pharmacy School Admissions Residency Critical Care

    27 min

  5. 06/09/2025

    Uniformed Services University & Military Medicine with Ellion Trotman

    What is military medicine, and what makes Uniformed Services University so special? We talk with Ellion Trotman, a Terp alum who just finished his third year in medical school at  the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine at Uniformed Services University. We discuss how to choose meaningful activities, why military medicine, and discuss the wonderful support that Uniformed Services University offers. Ellion Trotman is a Terp alum (B.S., '21, Nutrition and Food Science and Biological Sciences). His YouTube channel can be found at  https://www.youtube.com/@EllionTrotmanMedicine Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.   KEY TOPICS:  Medical School Admissions Military Medicine Clerkships

    37 min

  6. 04/15/2025

    Talking Optometry with Salus at Drexel University's Pennsylvania College of Optometry

    What does a strong applicant to Pennsylvania College of Optometry with Salus at Drexel University look like? What makes their curriculum unique?   Listen to this conversation with Christopher Speece, Associate Director of Admissions for Salus at Drexel University, and Tara Schumacher, Assistant Director of Admissions for Salus at Drexel University, to learn more about their program, why students choose Salus, and what makes their curriculum stand out.   Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.   KEY TOPICS:   Optometry School Admissions Postbacc programs Salus at Drexel University Pennsylvania College of Optometry

    32 min

  7. 02/03/2025

    Working On Your Own Timeline - Talking Howard College of Medicine with Dr. Darah Wright

    There is no one "right" timeline to medical school - it's the path that works best for you.   In this episode, we talk with Dr. Darah Wright, graduate of Howard University College of Medicine, Maryland alum, and practicing Internal Medicine physician. We chat about postbacs, finding people who are in your corner, and why it's important to stay true to your timeline - not someone else's.   Dr. Darah Wright is a Terp alum (B.S., '08, Psychology).   Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.   KEY TOPICS:   Medical School Admissions Postbacc programs Howard University College of Medicine

    34 min

  8. 01/23/2025

    Answering the Diversity Question on Medical & Dental School Applications

    Wondering how to answer the diversity question on your medical and dental applications? This is a quick explainer on what you can include & why your individual identities matter when answering this question - both in our pre-health packet and on your applications.

    2 min
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The Pre-Health RX helps you explore health care fields. Whether you’re thinking medical school, dental school, Pre-PA, exploring Occupational Therapy, or any other healthcare field, we have you covered. A podcast from the Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office at the University of Maryland.

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    Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office, University of Maryland
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    2024 - 2026
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